tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post5438012269237143521..comments2023-09-12T04:13:03.469-05:00Comments on LiteralDan: Put on a happy faceLiteralDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704368269389527451noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-62084786439467298102009-03-24T20:08:00.000-05:002009-03-24T20:08:00.000-05:00When ever I comment (and seeing as how I'm the #1 ...When ever I comment (and seeing as how I'm the #1 commentor, I should know), I always see that little "I'm still eagerly awaiting some real-life hate mail!" thing. <BR/><BR/>How can people send you hate mail when you have a wife who recently had hip surgery, who teaches special needs kids on the poor side of town? I fear you will never never get the hate mail you long for, not until all your readers completely forget the amazing woman who saw enough good in you to fulfill your dreams of reproductive success. Her saintliness keeps you from the hate mail you long for ... I don't think you REALLY want it or you'd write much more controversial posts.<BR/><BR/>Tell her she's very pretty and rub her feet.Mrs. B. Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523283961030307659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-11039385891207535262009-03-24T11:31:00.000-05:002009-03-24T11:31:00.000-05:00Two things: Your wife deserves serious praise and ...Two things: Your wife deserves serious praise and absolutely should be told that what she's doing? It makes a huge, huge difference. No matter what. Second? Thanks for the engagement congrats. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02268153504238284552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-17598183254993942932009-03-24T10:58:00.000-05:002009-03-24T10:58:00.000-05:00My mom is a teacher so I am familiar with this phe...My mom is a teacher so I am familiar with this phenomenon. I have no idea how to help. I wanted to say I feel sorry for her. Good luck.Otter Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-87599475651803495782009-03-24T04:45:00.000-05:002009-03-24T04:45:00.000-05:00Have her bring you in for the day. That out to sca...Have her bring you in for the day. <BR/><BR/>That out to scare them into behaving!<BR/>At least they would see what your wife has to deal with at home and feel sorry....<BR/><BR/>Totally kidding (well sort of)...Bad Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416108087753867957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-49275110195896666392009-03-24T00:09:00.000-05:002009-03-24T00:09:00.000-05:00All I can say is Hang Tight... and then really enj...All I can say is Hang Tight... and then really enjoy next week.<BR/>Sorry. I've got nothin'.Zip n Tizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760606219381683552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-3746182270887220942009-03-23T19:18:00.000-05:002009-03-23T19:18:00.000-05:00I have never been a teacher, and so can't really s...I have never been a teacher, and so can't really say anything specific to it.<BR/>But I can say that personally, when I stop looking forward to the work, when I start hoping that I become sick or start faking sickness, it's time for a new job. <BR/>Sometimes, a new outfit can delay the inevitable...<BR/>PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-12830863998660693332009-03-23T18:38:00.000-05:002009-03-23T18:38:00.000-05:00i taught school years ago...in a former life. 4th...i taught school years ago...in a former life. 4th grade for one year and kindergarten for 3 years. the kindergarten class was at a year round school. 9 weeks on 3 weeks off. that last week before the break the kids were always a little wilder. the best part is that i had a 3 week recovery period instead of just 1 week. i haven't taught school since those year round days and i am honestly scared to go back. i can't imagine having a better working environment and holiday situation. <BR/><BR/>oh...and i have no read advice. just stories about the good old days. sorry.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01225456755011937217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-89847742170203860852009-03-23T15:51:00.000-05:002009-03-23T15:51:00.000-05:00Just tell her that there IS one kids who actually ...Just tell her that there IS one kids who actually truly loves her and look up to her, and that ONE kids is going to remember her 30 years from now and she IS going to have made a huge difference.Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523892197119604721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-51184507952473636842009-03-23T14:07:00.000-05:002009-03-23T14:07:00.000-05:00If her subs are anything like the subs we have in ...If her subs are anything like the subs we have in our district that is reason enough alone to make it to work everyday!<BR/><BR/>On Saturday, I would fix her a nice breakfast in bed after her very hectic week :)ms-teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800541997565774872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-52530899805029462052009-03-23T09:29:00.000-05:002009-03-23T09:29:00.000-05:00I've meet Mrs. Literal Dan. She can whip those kid...I've meet Mrs. Literal Dan. She can whip those kids back into place with one hand tied to extremely large wrench.Kevin McKeeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-16576348698322100972009-03-23T07:29:00.000-05:002009-03-23T07:29:00.000-05:00Ha! Just wait a month until they're all twitterpa...Ha! Just wait a month until they're all twitterpated.<BR/><BR/>I can't comment as a teacher, but as a parent.<BR/><BR/>Tell your wife that she can get through the week a couple of ways. <BR/>1) Bribing the kids with 10 minutes of goof off time for every 50 minutes of solid work they do. Use a timer -- very effective. It gets set back 5 minutes every time someone goofs off. The peer pressure will get them to shape up because all kids in their heart of hearts want free time. (psst. so does your wife!)<BR/><BR/>2) Whenever they get out of hand, smile with the satisfaction that comes from knowing that their parents will have to deal with them 24-7 next week. Think about it. <I>Very</I> satisfying.<BR/><BR/>Good luck. My kids go to a school with a balanced calendar, so today is the first day of their <I>three week</I> break. <BR/><BR/>Oh, yes. Believe it.Midwest Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095161837187839812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076041415469800377.post-81657615076118519262009-03-23T06:22:00.000-05:002009-03-23T06:22:00.000-05:00Tea and sympathy, D. I have two weeks left, but 6t...Tea and sympathy, D. I have two weeks left, but 6th graders are much easier to handle. Until AFTER break, when the hormones hit all 50 of them in unison.unmitigated mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901264130484454602noreply@blogger.com